During Portugal’s last-16 match against Slovenia at Euro 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo was overcome with emotion after missing a crucial penalty in extra time. Despite having already missed a free kick and had a shot saved before stepping up to take the penalty, Ronaldo’s effort was saved by goalkeeper Jan Oblak, leading to him being visibly upset at halftime of extra time.
However, despite his disappointment, Ronaldo’s display of emotion stood in contrast to Oblak, who energetically encouraged his team to fight on. Slovenia, the lowest-ranked team left in the competition, pushed Portugal to a penalty shootout where Ronaldo managed to convert his effort and help his team reach the quarter-finals. The emotional rollercoaster of elite sport was on full display during this intense match.
Despite his frustration over missing the penalty, Ronaldo knew that he had an opportunity to redeem himself in front of a packed stadium. With the score still locked at 0-0 and needing to avoid a penalty shootout, Ronaldo had a chance to break the deadlock after Diogo Jota was fouled in the penalty area. However, despite his confidence, Ronaldo’s penalty was saved by Oblak, who turned the ball onto the post with a diving save. This marked Ronaldo’s third missed penalty out of nine attempts at major international tournaments.
Ronaldo may have been upset about missing yet another penalty, but he knew that it was just part of being one of the best players in the world. He also knew that there would be more opportunities for redemption in future matches. In fact, during this match alone